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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
2
A bustling Warren area roundup features Easter window displays by Seigfried and Co, rising oil prices, theater changes, and local curiosities. Reports note deaths from typhoid fever in Oil City, a Kanawha oil deal valued at 650000, and a Warren train schedule adjustment. The column blends humor with community events, weather quips, and small business updates.
Mrs Belinda Hodson of Haverhill offers a long testimonial claiming 27 years of ankle bone disease relief after using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy and Salt Rheum Cream. She credits improved liver and kidney function, renewed vitality, and suggests the medicine aids both adults and children and addresses rheumatism dyspepsia and female ailments.
In Garland on April 10 Rev W L Breckenridge attended the Erie Presbytery convening this week and preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening. Several local residents and visitors were noted in town for various errands and church activities including Mrs E D Lopez of Buffalo visiting friends and Christian Endeavor next Sunday at 730 p m led by Mrs C S Morris.
An 1893 advertisement touts Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure as curing long standing catarrh within ten days and promises money back if not effective. It includes a testimonial from Percy H. Verrell and notes a “no cure no pay” policy plus a three month bottle duration and cure guarantees. Also promotes Mystic Cure for rheumatism and English Spavin Lintment for horses with bold claims.
April 10 reports Mrs. Arnold Platt very sick with grip. Mr and Mrs Frank Grey returned to their hill home to remain. William Key buried on Stilson Hill Wednesday. Smith Hill school closed two weeks due to teacher Mrs Samuel Spencer’s death. George Welden moved into D D Foxs house. Miss Jennie Platt visited Hazeltine Hollow. Clyde Wooden, Butler, visiting on the hill. A sugar social at Charles Jaquars Friday for Rev Hopkins netted fifteen dollars.
A department store promotes an Easter theme with Ferris Charmin ham, 15-cent eggs, Easter dyes for children, maple sugar, sugar, fancy cakes, bonbons, fresh vegetables and apples, tomatoes, and coffee from Momaia. The message invites customers to view in-store window displays and enjoy specials after years of financial lull.
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